SHANGHAI–After CHIC postponed its Shanghai trade fair in March indefinitely–one of the many large events disrupted by the coronavirus outbreak–the trade fair organizer said it plans to hold a Shenzhen edition this summer for the first time, which is scheduled to kick off this July 15 to 17.
“CHIC Shanghai has been planned for a long time and can be implemented in view of the now positive development in China,” said Chen Dapeng, president of CHIC, China International Fashion Fair and China National Garment Association.
“Here, the focus is on the national fashion manufacturers and the densely populated, flourishing southern Chinese retail landscape. CHIC SHANGHAI will continue to have an international focus.”
Together with Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics and the Shenzhen Yarn Expo, CHIC Shenzhen will offer a platform called “Greater Bay Area International Textile and Apparel Expo” for the national fashion industry and fashion trade in southern China.
A total of 2,000 exhibitors are expected to attend at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center, although organizers said they were monitoring the virus situation closely. 
On Thursday, China reported no new local cases of COVID-19 for the first time since the pandemic began in December, although the country remains on high alert for another

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The 2020 Cannes Film Festival is the latest to be canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Festival organizers revealed the news in a statement today, stating the festival will not be held from May 12 to 23. Organizers are instead considering several options on how to go forward with the Cannes Film Festival, one option being to postpone the festival to run from the end of June to early July this year.
“As soon as the development of the French and international health situation will allow us to assess the real possibility, we will make our decision known, in accordance with our ongoing consultation with the French government and Cannes’ City Hall as well as with the festival’s board members, film industry professionals and all the partners of the event,” the statement read.

Due to the health crisis and the development of the French and international situation, the Festival de Cannes will no longer be able to take place on the dates planned, from May 12 to 23. More info #Cannes2020 👉 https://t.co/peLmfw0gQW pic.twitter.com/SVWPasvU23
— Festival de Cannes (@Festival_Cannes) March 19, 2020

The statement also asks individuals to “respect the general lockdown” and “show solidarity in these difficult times for the entire world.” On March

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Celebrities are making donations to fight the coronavirus.
Several high-profile names, including Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber, among others, are taking to social media to reveal their donations to various local and national charities, such as Feeding America or No Kid Hungry, which work to provide food for children and low-income individuals who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
These celebrities join a growing list of influential figures and major brands that have also made donations to combat the pandemic, including powerhouse influencer Chiara Ferragni, who alongside her husband, Fedez, has raised more than 4 million euros in donations to Milan’s San Raffaele hospital.
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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds:

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively at the ‘Pokemon Detective Pikachu’ film premiere in May 2019 
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The actors revealed in Instagram posts on March 16 they are donating $1 million to be split between Feeding America and Food Banks Canada to help provide meals to those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kristen Bell:

Kristen Bell speaks at the “Central Park” panel during the Apple+ TCA 2020 Winter Press Tour. 
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Capri Holdings Limited and Valentino have confirmed store closures as of this week in efforts to stop the coronavirus pandemic.
Capri has closed all directly operated North American stores as of Wednesday, and its European outposts as of today. The luxury brand said they will remain closed through April 10, and that all store employees will be paid through that period. The luxury group’s brands — Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo — will continue to run their e-commerce operations.
“We are facing an unprecedented global pandemic,” said John Idol, chairman and chief executive officer of Capri. “Our first priority is to help protect our employees, consumers, partners and communities and to ensure we are doing our part to prevent the spread of COVID-19. I am proud of our team and our partners as they support each other and their communities during this time of uncertainty.”
Valentino, too, has temporarily closed all North American stores. Earlier this week, a spokesperson for the brand confirmed to WWD parameters that would go into effect in the event of such closures: “Given the current global health crisis, Valentino has decided to close all North American stores (as of Wednesday, March 18) to ensure the safety of

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Queen Elizabeth II has made her first public remarks on the coronavirus pandemic.
Buckingham Palace released a statement today from the queen, stating that everyone is being advised to change their normal routines for “the greater good of the communities we live in and, in particular, to protect the most vulnerable within them.”
“We know that many individuals and families across the United Kingdom, and around the world, are entering a period of great concern and uncertainty,” the statement reads. “At times such as these, I am reminded that our nation’s history has been forged by people and communities coming together to work as one, concentrating our combined efforts with a focus on the common goal.”
The statement reveals that Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip arrived in Windsor today. The palace said on March 13 that the queen would be leaving for Windsor Castle for the Easter holiday a week earlier than planned in light of COVID-19. She will also remain at the castle beyond the Easter holiday period, according to the initial press release.
She also states that the royal family “stand ready to play our part” in fighting the pandemic.
The statement was shared by other members of the royal family on Instagram,

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